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2nd LD: Mass shooting of up to 20 victims in San Bernardino, California: authorities

Xinhua, December 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

One or more gunmen opened fire at a social services center in the Southern California city of San Bernardino on Wednesday, shooting as many as 20 people, authorities said.

The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department said in a Twitter post that the police has "confirmed 1 to 3 possible suspects" and multiple victims in the "active shooter" incident.

The San Bernardino City Fire Department said via its Twitter account that it was responding to reports of 20 victims.

The Police Department got reports about multiple shooting before 11:00 a.m. local time (1900 GMT).

Sgt. Vicki Cervantes, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino Police Department, told media that up to three shooters were reported inside the Inland Regional Center, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities.

The suspects are heavily armed and were possibly wearing body armor, according to the police. Endit